Real Estate
New research shows the proportion of low-end houses being sold in Auckland hasn't actually dropped at all
6th Jun 14, 2:07pm
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New research shows the proportion of low-end houses being sold in Auckland hasn't actually dropped at all
Westpac chief economist says the 'market' may be surprised by next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
5th Jun 14, 11:16am
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Westpac chief economist says the 'market' may be surprised by next week's RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
Barfoot & Thompson May sales down 13.6% on a year ago; median price up in month to $645k from $619.5k in April
5th Jun 14, 9:25am
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Barfoot & Thompson May sales down 13.6% on a year ago; median price up in month to $645k from $619.5k in April
ANZ economists say financial markets are now 'under-pricing' the chances of a July RBNZ interest rate hike
4th Jun 14, 4:03pm
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ANZ economists say financial markets are now 'under-pricing' the chances of a July RBNZ interest rate hike
ANZ economists say with low yields and rising interest rates either Auckland house prices need to fall - or rents need to go up
4th Jun 14, 12:00pm
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ANZ economists say with low yields and rising interest rates either Auckland house prices need to fall - or rents need to go up
Residential building activity soared by 15% in the March quarter, according to Statistics New Zealand
4th Jun 14, 11:19am
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Residential building activity soared by 15% in the March quarter, according to Statistics New Zealand
BNZ chief economist says targeting housing market by trying to alter migration flows 'well down on list of things that could usefully be done for housing affordability'
30th May 14, 11:49am
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BNZ chief economist says targeting housing market by trying to alter migration flows 'well down on list of things that could usefully be done for housing affordability'
Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, fell 5.2% in April, according to Statistics New Zealand
30th May 14, 11:03am
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Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, fell 5.2% in April, according to Statistics New Zealand
Labour's housing spokesperson says Govt's Auckland Housing Accord is looking 'decidedly shaky'
29th May 14, 3:48pm
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Labour's housing spokesperson says Govt's Auckland Housing Accord is looking 'decidedly shaky'
Smith to push Auckland Council to relax rules on apartment size, yard size, balconies and carparks to speed up new house building
28th May 14, 8:25pm
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Smith to push Auckland Council to relax rules on apartment size, yard size, balconies and carparks to speed up new house building
NZIER says a 'sudden stop' in the housing market could put the brakes on the economy
27th May 14, 12:00pm
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NZIER says a 'sudden stop' in the housing market could put the brakes on the economy
RBNZ's latest survey of households shows lowest percentage of people expecting house price rises since 2012
22nd May 14, 4:00pm
RBNZ's latest survey of households shows lowest percentage of people expecting house price rises since 2012
New Zealand records its second highest ever net monthly migration gain; 4100 net arrivals in April
21st May 14, 10:59am
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New Zealand records its second highest ever net monthly migration gain; 4100 net arrivals in April
Opinion: John Key is a commanding leader - until he starts talking about houses
20th May 14, 2:57pm
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Opinion: John Key is a commanding leader - until he starts talking about houses
Prime Minister hits back at OECD findings of NZ having most expensive housing in world relative to rents
19th May 14, 10:02am
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Prime Minister hits back at OECD findings of NZ having most expensive housing in world relative to rents
RBNZ analysis says it is 'possible' LVR impact on inflation during first year of restrictions may be more than 1%-4% predicted
16th May 14, 2:19pm
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RBNZ analysis says it is 'possible' LVR impact on inflation during first year of restrictions may be more than 1%-4% predicted
BNZ chief economist sees high Kiwi dollar, high immigration and continuing house price rises preventing RBNZ from lifting loan restrictions
16th May 14, 10:48am
BNZ chief economist sees high Kiwi dollar, high immigration and continuing house price rises preventing RBNZ from lifting loan restrictions
Reserve Bank says the 11% fall in house sales volumes from October to March was ahead of its expectations for the first 12 months of LVRs
14th May 14, 11:11am
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Reserve Bank says the 11% fall in house sales volumes from October to March was ahead of its expectations for the first 12 months of LVRs
Westpac economists say a centre/left govt would result in fewer OCR hikes, a lower exchange rate and slower economic activity
13th May 14, 3:31pm
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Westpac economists say a centre/left govt would result in fewer OCR hikes, a lower exchange rate and slower economic activity
Opinion: The Reserve Bank might have just passed up its best opportunity to remove restrictions on low deposit lending
13th May 14, 10:54am
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Opinion: The Reserve Bank might have just passed up its best opportunity to remove restrictions on low deposit lending
REINZ says house sales volumes slumped 20.2% in April compared with a year ago; median price down 1.8% in past month to $432.25k
12th May 14, 3:27pm
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REINZ says house sales volumes slumped 20.2% in April compared with a year ago; median price down 1.8% in past month to $432.25k
RBNZ Deputy Governor: 'Earliest date' for beginning to remove restrictions on low deposit lending will be late this year
9th May 14, 8:48am
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RBNZ Deputy Governor: 'Earliest date' for beginning to remove restrictions on low deposit lending will be late this year
Westpac economists speculate that the RBNZ might be set to announce a higher loan-to-value lendiing 'speed limit' very soon
7th May 14, 2:32pm
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Westpac economists speculate that the RBNZ might be set to announce a higher loan-to-value lendiing 'speed limit' very soon
Barfoot & Thompson sales down 23.6% on a year ago in Easter-disrupted month; median price down 5% on a month ago at $619.5k
5th May 14, 11:23am
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Barfoot & Thompson sales down 23.6% on a year ago in Easter-disrupted month; median price down 5% on a month ago at $619.5k
Realestate.co.nz reports 6% drop in Auckland house listings in April; national average asking price eases 1.4% to $477.5k
5th May 14, 9:20am
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Realestate.co.nz reports 6% drop in Auckland house listings in April; national average asking price eases 1.4% to $477.5k